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GPS tracking for teen drivers

By Scott Anfield. Updated: Feb 8, 2022

Keep your teen driver safe while on the road using GPS tracker technology.

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Kids grow up so fast — one minute they’re riding their bikes, and the next minute they have a car of their own and are independently moving themselves around. It’s no wonder then that thousands of parents find peace from installing GPS tracking in their teen’s vehicles. GPS trackers can pinpoint everything from their location to the speed they’re traveling — and even if they have been in a collision or minor accident on the road.

Benefits of GPS vehicle tracking

While it’s illegal to track someone without their permission, explain the benefits of a tracking device to your teenager so they’ll better understand your concerns. Some of the top reasons to track your kid’s vehicle include:

  • Firstly, an increased likelihood teen drivers will follow road rules if they know they’re being tracked.
  • Recording data such as speed travelled and harsh breaking or turning practices allows drivers to examine their habits.
  • Tracking history of the vehicle entire journey in real time allows you to trace your steps.
  • Determining where they can and can’t go with set perimeters using geofencing.
  • Generated maintenance reminders and fuel consumption reports
  • Relocation technology finds your car if it gets stolen.
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Top 7 vehicle trackers for your teenage driver

Many vehicle trackers are on the market for general use, but let’s take a look at some GPS trackers that are best specifically for keeping tabs on teenage drivers.

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  1. DroneMobile. This is a dual package which works with the X1 hardware coupled with a smartphone app. It’s a complete system that allows parents to set speeding alerts, specific geofencing areas and full GPS tracking in real time. However, you must have a subscription.

2. Life360. Available on a monthly plan, this software monitors your teen on their smartphone using the device’s GPS feature. It notifies you of your child’s driving habits. But it also has advanced crash detection, letting you know immediately should the worst happen.

3. MamaBear. For all the protective mothers out there — and dads too — this iOS and Android smartphone application allows you to track all sorts of bad driving behaviors. You get alerted when they’re texting and driving, speeding and more.

4. TrueMotion. This family-friendly app works using a smartphone as the GPS. It tracks a novice driver, informing the parents exactly how their teen is driving. And it goes one step further and helps your child become a better driver with a points system.

5. MOTOsafety. One of the most popular GPS vehicle trackers on the market, MOTOsafety gives a real-time location reading to parents as well as monitoring speed. It has an educational element that can provide vital feedback to you and your child to improve their driving. Furthermore, this app is compatible with iOS and Android.

6. Linxup OBD. Get great geofencing capabilities to alert parents if the vehicle is taken out of bounds. The app is fully integrated with Google Maps, so you can see all the trips your child takes. Reports are available daily and are compatible with smartphone applications.

7. Spark Nano. This is a small and reliable GPS tracking system ideal for teenage drivers. This device tracks your child no matter where they are in the country and provide real-time location updates. Geofences can be set, and there’s a panic button to press in case of emergency.

Final thoughts

These suggestions offer physical tracking systems that need to be hard-wired to the vehicle as a way of keeping your teen safe while on the road. Some are applications only on your child’s smartphone — so you can guarantee it will never leave their side!

Have you tried any of these already? We’d love to hear about your experience with them in the comments.


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February 7, 2022 By Scott Anfield Filed Under: Navigation and GPS

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